Applications are now open!
Calling Yale and Connecticut Innovators: Three chances to share your idea and compete for $350k in prizes and awards
Since 2015, the Yale Innovation Summit has been bringing together innovators, ideas, and investors, leading to the formation of dozens of startups and the investment of millions of dollars in venture capital. Is your idea next?
We invite you to submit your innovation to be featured at the Yale Innovation Summit, with an anticipated audience of more than 2,000 founders, industry partners, and investors.
APPLY FOR 1 OF 3 OPPORTUNITIES
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Live Pitch Presentation: Pitch your innovation to a live audience on stage during the Innovation Summit.
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ePoster Presentation: Present your innovation on an ePoster to hundreds of event attendees over two days.
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Virtual Spotlight: Qualified applicants will be featured in a virtual Innovation Showcase that will be promoted to Summit attendees.
WHO SHOULD SUBMIT
Yale faculty, students, alumni, and Connecticut-based innovators that are at the idea stage or have pre-seed to Series A startups, are encouraged to submit ideas in the areas of biotech, climate, arts, health, and technology.
HOW TO APPLY
From February 28th. set up your profile and submit your pitch slides via our online platform by April 7. Please note you can make changes or updates to your submission at any time until mid-May.
You will receive one complimentary ticket to the Yale Innovation Summit if you're selected for one of the presentation opportunities.
Prizes vary based on anticipated number of participants and, in the case of the Climate prize, a generous sponsorship from the Laura & Dale Kutnik Foundation. Organizations or individuals interested in additional sponsorships are encouraged to contact timothy.opstrup@yale.edu.
Amounts are total across all prizes, for example: First, Second, Third and Audience Choice awards.
AWARDS: LIVE PITCHES
ARTS
$11,500
BIOTECH
$11,500
CIVIC
$5,000
CLIMATE
$23,000
HEALTH
$11,500
TECH
$11,500
AWARDS: ePOSTERS
ARTS
$1,000
BIOTECH
$1,000
CIVIC
$1,000
CLIMATE
$1,000
HEALTH
$1,000
TECH
$1,000
AWARDS: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE
First
$750
Second
$500
Third
$250
AWARDS: GOLDEN TICKETS
BioLabs New Haven
One Year of Free Bench Space
ClimateHaven
One Year of Free Incubator Space
District
One Year of Free Office Space
AWARDS: BLAVATNIK ACCELERATOR AWARDS
Opening on April 1 for ~$240,000 in total awards. For questions, email Morag Grassie.
